Draft:Eric Mintel
American jazz musician and paranormal investigator
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Eric Mintel is an American jazz pianist, composer, bandleader, and paranormal investigator based in Pennsylvania. He is known as the leader of the Eric Mintel Quartet and as the host of the television series Eric Mintel Investigates.
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Early life and background
Mintel is from Upper Black Eddy in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.[1] He developed an early interest in music and later pursued a career as a jazz pianist and composer.
Music career
Paranormal investigation
In addition to his music career, Mintel is a paranormal investigator and media host. He founded Eric Mintel Investigates, a project focused on exploring reports of ghosts, UFOs, and other unexplained phenomena.
According to regional reporting, Mintel frequently investigates allegedly haunted locations throughout Bucks County and the surrounding region.[4]
A 2025 report described Mintel and his team investigating multiple reportedly haunted sites in Bucks County, including locations in Doylestown, Buckingham, and New Hope.[5]
During these investigations, the team has documented reported phenomena such as unexplained noises and equipment malfunctions, while approaching cases with skepticism.[6]
His investigations have also been featured on Philadelphia television news. In an October 2025 segment on FOX29, reporter Jenn Frederick accompanied Mintel and his team to multiple reportedly haunted locations in Bucks County, including the Vampa Museum, the Amos Hughes House, and Cuttalossa Road.[7]
His work has also been featured on regional television, including ABC27, highlighting paranormal history in the Pocono Mountains.[8]
Events and recognition
Style and approach
Mintel’s musical style incorporates both jazz and classical traditions, while his paranormal work emphasizes eyewitness testimony, historical context, and on-site investigation.
See also
- Jazz piano
- Paranormal investigation